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January auction
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Lewes, East Sussex
BN7 2NJ
United Kingdom
January auction

Auction dates
13 Jan 2020 10:30 GMT
Lots: 1-348
14 Jan 2020 11:00 GMT
Lots: 400-775
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09 Jan 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
09 Jan 2020 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
10 Jan 2020 09:00 - 13:00 GMT
10 Jan 2020 14:00 - 17:00 GMT
13 Jan 2020 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
14 Jan 2020 09:00 - 10:00 GMT
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A pair of fencing foils, with deep copper plated bowls, nickel plated pommels, and triangular
Lot 715
A pair of fencing foils, with deep copper plated bowls, nickel plated pommels, and triangular
20 GBP
30 - 50 GBP
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A 19th century German hunting hanger, straight plain blade 19”, by J. A. Henckels, double edged at
Lot 716
A 19th century German hunting hanger, straight plain blade 19”, by J. A. Henckels, double edged at
0 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A diplomat’s sword, straight blade 31”, by Keates & Co Edinburgh, etched with trophies in stylized
Lot 717
A diplomat’s sword, straight blade 31”, by Keates & Co Edinburgh, etched with trophies in stylized
120 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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An Ed VII diplomat’s sword, slender blade, 31½”, by ‘J.R.Gaunt & Son. late Edward Thurkle, 53
Lot 718
An Ed VII diplomat’s sword, slender blade, 31½”, by ‘J.R.Gaunt & Son. late Edward Thurkle, 53
130 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A late 18th century mourning sword, slender, hollow triangular section blade, 28½”, etched for
Lot 719
A late 18th century mourning sword, slender, hollow triangular section blade, 28½”, etched for
160 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine, c 1730, 38½” overall, 3 stage barrel 24” with muzzle ring;
Lot 720
A 12 bore flintlock coaching carbine, c 1730, 38½” overall, 3 stage barrel 24” with muzzle ring;
650 GBP
350 - 500 GBP
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A 10 bore Brown Bess type military flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with traces of London
Lot 721
A 10 bore Brown Bess type military flintlock musket, 55” overall, barrel 39” with traces of London
700 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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An unusually long early 19th century 14 bore French military flintlock musket, 63” overall, barrel
Lot 722
An unusually long early 19th century 14 bore French military flintlock musket, 63” overall, barrel
380 GBP
300 - 500 GBP
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A 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, c 1800, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance
Lot 723
A 10 bore India Pattern Brown Bess flintlock musket, c 1800, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance
1,500 GBP
800 - 1,000 GBP
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A .577 Volunteer 2 band Enfield pattern percussion rifle by Daw, 49” overall, barrel 33” with B’
Lot 724
A .577 Volunteer 2 band Enfield pattern percussion rifle by Daw, 49” overall, barrel 33” with B’
440 GBP
450 - 500 GBP
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A .65” 1840 Constabulary type percussion carbine, 41” overall, barrel 25½” with traces of B’ham
Lot 725
A .65” 1840 Constabulary type percussion carbine, 41” overall, barrel 25½” with traces of B’ham
340 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .451” Westley Richards ‘Monkey Tail’ breech loading percussion carbine, 40¾” overall, barrel 24½”,
Lot 726
A .451” Westley Richards ‘Monkey Tail’ breech loading percussion carbine, 40¾” overall, barrel 24½”,
440 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A French 11m Model 1874/80 Gras bolt action SS rifle, number 49623, the receiver marked ‘Manufacture
Lot 727
A French 11m Model 1874/80 Gras bolt action SS rifle, number 49623, the receiver marked ‘Manufacture
180 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A .577” Snider Cavalry carbine, 37½” overall, barrel 19¼” with B’ham proofs, the breech numbered ‘WR
Lot 728
A .577” Snider Cavalry carbine, 37½” overall, barrel 19¼” with B’ham proofs, the breech numbered ‘WR
360 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A .577” smooth bore 2 band Snider rifle, 48” overall, barrel 30½” with government proofs and sale
Lot 729
A .577” smooth bore 2 band Snider rifle, 48” overall, barrel 30½” with government proofs and sale
340 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A ,577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle by Jas Kerr & Co, 54½” overall, barrel 36” with London proofs,
Lot 730
A ,577” Volunteer 3 band Snider rifle by Jas Kerr & Co, 54½” overall, barrel 36” with London proofs,
550 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A socket bayonet with East India Co spring catch, stamps at forte (unclear). GC (some wear)
Lot 731
A socket bayonet with East India Co spring catch, stamps at forte (unclear). GC (some wear)
55 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A plug bayonet, SE blade 8½” with narrow back fuller, DE towards point, straight brass crossguard
Lot 732
A plug bayonet, SE blade 8½” with narrow back fuller, DE towards point, straight brass crossguard
220 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A P1879 sawbacked bayonet for the Martini Henry artillery carbine, various stamps and sale mark at
Lot 733
A P1879 sawbacked bayonet for the Martini Henry artillery carbine, various stamps and sale mark at
110 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A P1853 socket bayonet, blade 17”, no visible markings, in scabbard with WD etc stamps. Unissued
Lot 734
A P1853 socket bayonet, blade 17”, no visible markings, in scabbard with WD etc stamps. Unissued
100 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A plug bayonet, blade 15”, DE for half its length, small brass shell guard, lower mount to flattened
Lot 735
A plug bayonet, blade 15”, DE for half its length, small brass shell guard, lower mount to flattened
220 GBP
80 - 120 GBP
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A P1853 socket bayonet, (blade shortened) in scabbard, WD stamps to blade and scabbard. GC (some
Lot 736
A P1853 socket bayonet, (blade shortened) in scabbard, WD stamps to blade and scabbard. GC (some
45 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A P1879 bayonet for the Martini Henry Artillery carbine, sawback blade 25½”, stamps at forte
Lot 737
A P1879 bayonet for the Martini Henry Artillery carbine, sawback blade 25½”, stamps at forte
80 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘Mre Impale de Mutzig Dbre 1868’ on backstrap with inspector’s stamps at
Lot 738
A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘Mre Impale de Mutzig Dbre 1868’ on backstrap with inspector’s stamps at
45 GBP
50 - 70 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘St Etienne 8bre 1871’ on backstrap, with matching nos 94116 to hilt and
Lot 739
A Chassepot bayonet, marked ‘St Etienne 8bre 1871’ on backstrap, with matching nos 94116 to hilt and
75 GBP
60 - 90 GBP
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A French M1842 sword bayonet, marked ‘M Imple de Chatt. Juin 1864 = J.B. M6 1842’ on backstrap,
Lot 740
A French M1842 sword bayonet, marked ‘M Imple de Chatt. Juin 1864 = J.B. M6 1842’ on backstrap,
85 GBP
60 - 80 GBP
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A Chassepot bayonet, d 1872 (?faint) on backstrap, in scabbard, and another marked ‘Mre Nle de Chatt
Lot 741
A Chassepot bayonet, d 1872 (?faint) on backstrap, in scabbard, and another marked ‘Mre Nle de Chatt
90 GBP
70 - 90 GBP
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A Spanish M1893 bayonet, chequered grips, in scabbard (leather limp); a P1907 bayonet, stamps at
Lot 742
A Spanish M1893 bayonet, chequered grips, in scabbard (leather limp); a P1907 bayonet, stamps at
50 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A P1907 bayonet, d 1 ‘16, oil hole in pommel (no scabbard); a tourist quality N African jambiya in
Lot 743
A P1907 bayonet, d 1 ‘16, oil hole in pommel (no scabbard); a tourist quality N African jambiya in
65 GBP
30 - 40 GBP
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A scarce sword bayonet for the P1863 Whitworth rifle, with circular mortise slot, stamps (faint)
Lot 744
A scarce sword bayonet for the P1863 Whitworth rifle, with circular mortise slot, stamps (faint)
130 GBP
50 - 80 GBP
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A 6 shot 160 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¾” overall, barrels 3”,
Lot 745
A 6 shot 160 bore self cocking bar hammer percussion pepperbox revolver, 7¾” overall, barrels 3”,
240 GBP
250 - 275 GBP
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A 6 shot 120 bore Cooper’s patent self cocking ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox
Lot 746
A 6 shot 120 bore Cooper’s patent self cocking ring trigger underhammer percussion pepperbox
380 GBP
400 - 600 GBP
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A 6 shot 80 bore self cocking bar hammer open wedge frame transitional percussion revolver, 10½”
Lot 747
A 6 shot 80 bore self cocking bar hammer open wedge frame transitional percussion revolver, 10½”
280 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Belgian license made 5 shot 160 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion pocket revolver,
Lot 748
A Belgian license made 5 shot 160 bore Adams Model 1851 self cocking percussion pocket revolver,
340 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An unusual Belgian 6 shot 120 bore Lhoist Patent self cocking ring trigger hammerless open wedge
Lot 749
An unusual Belgian 6 shot 120 bore Lhoist Patent self cocking ring trigger hammerless open wedge
0 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 5 shot 120 bore Beaumont Adams DA percussion revolver, 9” overall, barrel 4½” engraved ‘Robert
Lot 750
A 5 shot 120 bore Beaumont Adams DA percussion revolver, 9” overall, barrel 4½” engraved ‘Robert
300 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A 5 shot 38 bore Adams Model 1851 ‘Dragoon’ self cocking percussion revolver, 13” overall, barrel
Lot 751
A 5 shot 38 bore Adams Model 1851 ‘Dragoon’ self cocking percussion revolver, 13” overall, barrel
750 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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A scarce 6 shot 54 bore Westley Richards patent SA percussion revolver, numbered 19 on barrel and
Lot 752
A scarce 6 shot 54 bore Westley Richards patent SA percussion revolver, numbered 19 on barrel and
2,000 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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A Belgian Rissack’s patent 6mm (?) needlefire saloon pistol, number 2091, Liege proved, stamped
Lot 753
A Belgian Rissack’s patent 6mm (?) needlefire saloon pistol, number 2091, Liege proved, stamped
260 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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An unusual continental 5 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7½” overall, octagonal barrel 4”
Lot 754
An unusual continental 5 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 7½” overall, octagonal barrel 4”
180 GBP
200 - 300 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 6¾” overall, octagonal barrel 4½”, Liege
Lot 755
A Belgian 6 shot 7mm open frame DA pinfire revolver, 6¾” overall, octagonal barrel 4½”, Liege
120 GBP
100 - 150 GBP
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A charming Belgian 6 shot 5mm ladies open frame DA pinfire revolver, 5” overall, round barrel 2¼”,
Lot 756
A charming Belgian 6 shot 5mm ladies open frame DA pinfire revolver, 5” overall, round barrel 2¼”,
140 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A Belgian 6 shot .320” CF self cocking pocket revolver, number 7916, with ejector rod beneath the
Lot 757
A Belgian 6 shot .320” CF self cocking pocket revolver, number 7916, with ejector rod beneath the
190 GBP
60 - 120 GBP
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A WWII Imperial Japanese Army or Air Force flap top leather map case, with shoulder strap and belt
Lot 758
A WWII Imperial Japanese Army or Air Force flap top leather map case, with shoulder strap and belt
0 GBP
100 - 125 GBP
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A rare WWII Imperial Japanese scout/landing party officer’s peaked cap, with bullion embroidered
Lot 759
A rare WWII Imperial Japanese scout/landing party officer’s peaked cap, with bullion embroidered
0 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A Japanese sword shinto wakizashi, blade 21”, signed Kigio Kimi Kaneshige, iron tsuba, en suite gold
Lot 760
A Japanese sword shinto wakizashi, blade 21”, signed Kigio Kimi Kaneshige, iron tsuba, en suite gold
480 GBP
500 - 600 GBP
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A Japanese sword wakizashi, polished blade 14½”, pierced iron tsuba inset with 3 open fans, singular
Lot 761
A Japanese sword wakizashi, polished blade 14½”, pierced iron tsuba inset with 3 open fans, singular
420 GBP
250 - 300 GBP
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A Japanese sword shinto katana, c 1750, highly polished blade 28¼”, thunderbolt (?) menuki, fuchi
Lot 762
A Japanese sword shinto katana, c 1750, highly polished blade 28¼”, thunderbolt (?) menuki, fuchi
900 GBP
750 - 1,000 GBP
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A 55 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by R Daykin, Nottinghamshire, c 1775,
Lot 763
A 55 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pocket pistol, by R Daykin, Nottinghamshire, c 1775,
340 GBP
350 - 400 GBP
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An early 18th century 30 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel
Lot 764
An early 18th century 30 bore cannon barrelled flintlock boxlock pistol, 7” overall, turn off barrel
240 GBP
150 - 200 GBP
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A French 28 bore silver mounted flintlock travelling pistol, c 1770, 10” overall, 3 stage barrel
Lot 765
A French 28 bore silver mounted flintlock travelling pistol, c 1770, 10” overall, 3 stage barrel
420 GBP
400 - 500 GBP
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A composite DB 40 bore flintlock coaching pistol, 13½” overall, thick heavy damascus barrels 8½”
Lot 766
A composite DB 40 bore flintlock coaching pistol, 13½” overall, thick heavy damascus barrels 8½”
460 GBP
200 - 400 GBP
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A 38 bore flintlock duelling pistol, by Wm Hollis, c 1820, 13½” overall, heavy sighted octagonal
Lot 767
A 38 bore flintlock duelling pistol, by Wm Hollis, c 1820, 13½” overall, heavy sighted octagonal
950 GBP
1,000 - 1,100 GBP
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A 22 bore flintlock holster pistol, by Henshaw, c 1770, 14” overall, barrel 8” with London proofs
Lot 768
A 22 bore flintlock holster pistol, by Henshaw, c 1770, 14” overall, barrel 8” with London proofs
500 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A 20 bore flintlock travelling pistol, c 1820, 11” overall, octagonal barrel 5¾” with silver line at
Lot 769
A 20 bore flintlock travelling pistol, c 1820, 11” overall, octagonal barrel 5¾” with silver line at
500 GBP
400 - 450 GBP
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A 16 bore flintlock small holster pistol of constabulary type, by Brander & Potts, c 1820, 12”
Lot 770
A 16 bore flintlock small holster pistol of constabulary type, by Brander & Potts, c 1820, 12”
350 GBP
350 - 450 GBP
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An officer’s 16 bore flintlock holster pistol by H Nock, c 1790, 15” overall, barrel 9” with break
Lot 771
An officer’s 16 bore flintlock holster pistol by H Nock, c 1790, 15” overall, barrel 9” with break
500 GBP
500 - 800 GBP
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An East India Company 14 bore flintlock cavalry pistol, of the pattern introduced c 1818, 15”
Lot 772
An East India Company 14 bore flintlock cavalry pistol, of the pattern introduced c 1818, 15”
320 GBP
300 - 400 GBP
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A Belgian 14 bore military flintlock holster pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9”; rounded lock with swan
Lot 773
A Belgian 14 bore military flintlock holster pistol, 15½” overall, barrel 9”; rounded lock with swan
280 GBP
300 - 350 GBP
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A good .56” Tower long Sea Service flintlock belt pistol, 19½” overall, barrel 12” with Tower
Lot 774
A good .56” Tower long Sea Service flintlock belt pistol, 19½” overall, barrel 12” with Tower
1,400 GBP
1,200 - 1,500 GBP
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